Static Mirages
Donovan Melero Lyrics

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I swear that I know when I cross your mind because I get an itch that I can't scratch.
The same one you'd get.
So you'd call and we'd talk.
Thousands of hours stuck in those phone lines.
I was too.
Living amongst static mirages when last August the sun didn't set where I hoped that it would.
Our day trips, train to Paris - losing the moments I'd mourn for so long.

Took some time to accept it
I will never forget it
The place where we met was the end, in that city.
The talk in your car was so hard but the wall was put up

I swear that you know when you cross my mind.
You dream of it.
Soul mates are sometimes just temporary.
And maybe we meet them when we need it.
Been 365 round the sun since the day in New York when I awoke knowing that what I had known would be gone.

Took some time to accept it
I will never forget it
The place where we met was the end, in that city.
The talk in your car was so hard.
Took some time to accept it
We will never forget it
Outside my hotel we threw out our whole story and when it comes back this is how it would had to have gone.

We both hurt so badly, didn't we?
But it felt so strangely necessary for us.

For your tears spent on me, I'm sorry.
But my own were only loving memories of us.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song begins with the singer expressing a deep understanding of when they are on someone's mind. They describe feeling an itch they can't scratch, which suggests a longing or a sense of unfinished business between them. The singer believes that the other person experiences the same feeling and that it prompts them to reach out and initiate conversations that could last for hours. These conversations take place over phone lines, symbolizing distance and separation. The singer reflects on their own experience of living amongst "static mirages," indicating a state of confusion and uncertainty. They mention a specific moment in August when the sun didn't set where they had hoped, possibly alluding to a missed opportunity or unfulfilled expectations. The reference to day trips and a train to Paris may signify missed chances for romantic moments or shared experiences that the singer deeply mourns.

In the second verse, the singer admits that it took some time for them to accept the situation they found themselves in. They emphasize that they will never forget the place where they met, suggesting that it holds significant meaning for their relationship. The conversation they had in a car was difficult, possibly indicating that they had to confront their emotions or establish boundaries. The mention of a wall being put up implies a defensive mechanism, where one or both parties attempt to protect themselves from emotional vulnerability.

The chorus brings a shift in perspective, as the singer claims that the other person also knows when they are being thought of. The idea of soul mates is presented as being temporary, suggesting that sometimes people come into each other's lives for a specific purpose or period. The singer suggests that meeting this person was something they both needed at that time. They then refer to a specific day in New York when they awakened to the realization that what they had previously known was going to be lost. This indicates a significant event or turning point that changed their perception of their relationship.

The final verse reflects on the aftermath of the separation. The singer acknowledges the hurt they both experienced and describes it as strangely necessary, suggesting that the pain and sadness served a purpose in their personal growth or understanding. The singer apologizes for the tears the other person spent on them, indicating remorse for any pain caused. However, they also acknowledge their own tears as loving memories of their time together, suggesting that despite the pain, the relationship held cherished moments and feelings. The term "loving memories" alludes to a sense of gratitude and affection for the experiences they shared, even though the relationship has come to an end.

Line by Line Meaning

I swear that I know when I cross your mind because I get an itch that I can't scratch.
I am certain that I can sense when I occupy your thoughts because I experience an indescribable feeling of longing and yearning.

The same one you'd get.
Similar to what you would feel.

So you'd call and we'd talk.
As a result, you would reach out to me and we would engage in conversations.

Thousands of hours stuck in those phone lines.
Countless hours spent conversing over the phone, unable to physically be together.

I was too.
I also experienced the same.

Living amongst static mirages when last August the sun didn't set where I hoped that it would.
Existing within illusions that distort reality, reminiscent of a time when the placement of the setting sun in August did not align with my desires.

Our day trips, train to Paris - losing the moments I'd mourn for so long.
The occasions when we embarked on day trips, such as taking the train to Paris, were instances where I felt the loss of precious moments that I would later grieve over.

Took some time to accept it
It required a certain period of time for me to come to terms with this realization.

I will never forget it
I will carry this memory with me forever.

The place where we met was the end, in that city.
The location where our paths first crossed marked the conclusion of our journey, within that particular city.

The talk in your car was so hard but the wall was put up
The conversation that took place in your car was profoundly difficult, and it led to a metaphorical barrier being erected between us.

I swear that you know when you cross my mind.
I am convinced that you can sense when you occupy my thoughts.

You dream of it.
You frequently envision our past experiences together.

Soul mates are sometimes just temporary.
Connections that are often perceived as soulmate-like can occasionally be fleeting and impermanent.

And maybe we meet them when we need it.
Perhaps we encounter these individuals when we are in need of them the most.

Been 365 round the sun since the day in New York when I awoke knowing that what I had known would be gone.
It has been a year since that significant day in New York when I woke up with the realization that what I had once known would cease to exist.

Took some time to accept it
It required a certain period of time for me to come to terms with this realization.

I will never forget it
I will carry this memory with me forever.

The place where we met was the end, in that city.
The location where our paths first crossed marked the conclusion of our journey, within that particular city.

The talk in your car was so hard.
The conversation that took place in your car was profoundly difficult.

Took some time to accept it
It required a certain period of time for me to come to terms with this realization.

We will never forget it
Both of us will carry this memory with us forever.

Outside my hotel we threw out our whole story and when it comes back this is how it would had to have gone.
At the vicinity of my hotel, we discarded our entire narrative, and if that story were to somehow resurface, it would have transpired in this exact manner.

We both hurt so badly, didn't we?
Both of us experienced profound pain, didn't we?

But it felt so strangely necessary for us.
Yet, it felt oddly essential for our own growth and development.

For your tears spent on me, I'm sorry.
I apologize for causing you to shed tears on my behalf.

But my own were only loving memories of us.
However, my own tears were simply a reflection of cherished memories we shared.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Donovan Melero

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